SEC Power Rankings

This is the first set of rankings of done with no movement at all. I have mixed feelings about Ole Miss at No. 5, but what the Rebels accomplished against LSU was impressive. So many times we see Alabama and LSU simply reload with talent, but so much defensive talent was lost by LSU from its 2012 team. We’ll see what the Tigers’ trip to Tuscaloosa brings. Ole Miss needs to bring focus and energy to a home game against a struggling opponent that could lock up a bowl bid for the Rebels. South Carolina had a dominant final score against MSU, but that game was closer than the score indicated. The Gamecocks seem to be building some momentum as long as they can keep Connor Shaw healthy. The East got a lot more interesting with Carolina’s win at Missouri, but Missouri hasn’t rolled over yet and is getting quarterback James Franklin back this week.